A Nurse Caring for a Patient with a Water Seal

Multiple Choice

A nurse caring for a patient with a water seal type chest drainage that is on low suction assesses that there is constant bubbling in the suction container. The nurse should:

A) immediately turn the patient to the side of the insertion site.
B) check for air leaks in drainage system.
C) document findings.
D) clamp the chest tube and place the patient in high Fowler's position.